What Happened on January 25, 2013

Historical Events

  • 50 people are killed and 90 are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela
  • 6 civilians and 1 police officer are shot dead and 456 people are injured during a nationwide protest against Egypt’s 2011 revolution
  • 8 people are killed by 2 car bombs in Golan Heights, Syria
  • Initial GDP figures for the fourth quarter of 2012 show the UK economy shrank by 0.3% raising fears of a triple dip recession
  • Islamist forces are driven out of Hombori by the Malian army
  • Tropical cyclone Oswald makes landfall in Queensland, Australia, causing mass flooding

Famous Deaths

  • Zekkariyas [Cecil Womack], American soul songwriter, singer, and record producer (Womack & Womack - "Teardrops"), dies at 64
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About January 25, 2013

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

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